Concussion
Our Changing World for 27 September 2018
A study into whether getting concussed while playing rugby makes players more likely to get concussion in the future, and trans-Pacific efforts to stop seabirds getting killed by fishing boats. Audio
Armchair amateurs spark concussion discussion
Millions of viewers saw All Black Ryan Crotty get knocked out - again - in last weekend’s test against the Wallabies. A bandwagon to retire him was soon rolling, propelled by the media. Was all this… Audio
ABs caution players battling concussion
All Blacks duo Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty have shared their struggles with concussion, sending a message to any player who may be experiencing the same.
Lately with Karyn Hay for 29 May 2018
If you have a listing on Air BnB then you should be paying bed tax? And World Rugby want to trial lowering of the acceptable level of contact to the chest. Audio
A new test for concussion
American researchers think they have detected the precise chemical biomarkers in saliva that change after a head injury, which could lead to more objective and accurate concussion tests and better… Audio
Smart phone apps for disease diagnosis
Alex Mariakakis is developing apps that will use smartphone cameras to provide a quick and early diagnosis of concussion, jaundice and even pancreatic cancer. Audio, Gallery
Link between concussion & depression in athletes
A new study by the world foodtball players' union has found a link between concussion and depression in former professional soccer players and other athletes. The study surveyed 576 former… Audio
Rugby players to be tested for concussion
Provincial rugby players will be tested for concussion before being injured as the national sport tries to tackle the problem of brain injuries. Audio
James Broadhurst retiring due to concussion issues
All Black and Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst is calling it quits on rugby, due to ongoing effects of concussion.
Can a simple blood test diagnose brain injury?
A clinical trial is underway to see whether a straightforward blood test can measure brain damage to help treat athletes and car-crash victims suffering from head injuries. Audio
Boy's rugby death prompts call for more CT scans
The New Zealand College of GPs would welcome a move to make CT scans more routine for rugby players with head injuries, it says.
Concussion app hopes to make rugby safer
CSX is a New Zealand based firm that's been working in concert with World Rugby to develop an app which lets players and coaches assess the the risk of a concussion on the field and manages their… Audio
'Clear link' between concussion and cognitive problems
New research shows a clear link between concussion and cognitive difficulties in rugby players later in life. The study has been published in the online journal Sports Medicine. And was carried out by… Audio
Damian Bailey: brains, mountaineering, diving, concussion
Kim Hill talks to Professor Damian Bailey, a world leading expert on concussion and the ageing brain, and Director of the Research Institute of Science and Health for the University of South Wales. He… Audio
Call for former footballers to donate brain tissue
Australian league player Steve Renouf is calling on former footballers to donate their brain tissue after they die, to help research into concussion. Audio
Rancho Notorious 4/7: “Actually, there is such a thing as ‘society’.”
Kailey and Dan are joined by Chris Hormann, President of the Wellington Film Society, to talk about this year’s programme and the health of the film society movement across New Zealand. Dan interviews… Video, Audio
UK doctors & academics want ban on tackling in school rugby
A group of doctors and academics in the UK have penned an open letter to government ministers urging a ban on tackling in school rugby games. They say this "high-impact collision sport" can have… Audio
Concussion and The Lady in the Van on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Dan Slevin filled in for Richard Swainson this afternoon to review new films starring Will Smith and Dame Maggie Smith. Video, Audio
Concerns over tackle techniques in rugby
World Rugby's governing body, the IRB, may look at changing tackling rules to reduce concussions. Audio
Long term impact of rugby on player's brains
A three-year international study shows the long term health impacts of contact sports like rugby. The study was commissioned by the International Rugby Board, and undertaken by Auckland University of… Audio